Procedures & Process

After receiving notification of a speeding concern, Engineering (Traffic & Transportation Section) considers taking the following actions:

Phase I – Enforcement & Engineering

Conduct a Speed Study – Engineering will conduct a speed study to determine the extent of the speed and traffic volume, and whether traffic enforcement can be applied effectively during specific time periods.  This will be based on a reasonable number of violators exceeding the 85th percentile speed during those identified peak volume time periods.  The speed study will be conducted for a 24-hour period unless the concern is based on weekends.  The speed study will identify the total traffic volume as well as speeds and time of day when the speeds occur.

Traffic Enforcement – If identified time periods and a reasonable number of vehicles exceed the 85th percentile speed, as determined by the Police Department and/or Engineering, then enforcement steps shall be taken.  A follow-up speed survey will be conducted if the speeding continues to be a concern.

Establish and Post Appropriate Signage & Striping – Engineering will ensure that appropriate traffic signage and roadway striping is in place and add either if needed.

Phase II – Traffic Calming Devices

If Phase I steps do not resolve the speeding issues, then placement of traffic calming devices may be considered.

Mobile Radar Trailer – The City will place its mobile radar trailer during daytime hours in order to inform drivers of their speeds.

Elongated Speed Humps – The placement of elongated speed humps may be considered, provided the criteria set forth in the Speed Hump Policy have been met, and 2/3rd of the affected residents have approved installation of speed humps via mail ballot.